ABOUT PERFECTING PEDS:
Perfecting Peds is long-term comprehensive medication management, as an analytically driven and interoperable virtual professional service for health plans' high-risk and high-cost pediatrics.
ROLE SUMMARY:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Maryland-licensed pediatric pharmacist to join our team in providing comprehensive medication management services for payors in a completely remote working environment. This remote position involves working closely with healthcare providers, insurance professionals, and pediatric caregivers/patients to optimize medication therapy outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in pediatric pharmacy, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Medication Review and Management:
- Conduct thorough medication reviews for pediatric patients, ensuring appropriateness, safety, and efficacy.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to develop and implement comprehensive medication management plans for pediatric patients.
Remote Consultations:
- Provide remote consultations to caregivers to address medication-related concerns.
- Offer recommendations for medication adjustments, therapeutic alternatives, adherence strategies, etc.
Patient Education:
- Educate pediatric patients and their caregivers on proper medication use, potential side effects, and the importance of adherence.
- Provide guidance on lifestyle modifications and other non-pharmacological interventions to optimize patient outcomes.
Collaborative Care:
- Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure seamless communication and coordination of care.
- Participate in case conferences and team meetings to discuss complex cases and develop integrated care plans.
Documentation:
- Maintain accurate, timely and up-to-date documentation of medication management interventions.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
Continuous Professional Development:
- Stay abreast of the latest developments in pediatric pharmacotherapy through ongoing education and training.
- Contribute to the development of evidence-based guidelines and protocols for pediatric medication management.
Quality Improvement Initiatives:
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance the overall effectiveness of medication management services.
- Collect and analyze data to evaluate the impact of interventions on patient outcomes.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited program; active pharmacy license required. Additional state licensure, upon request.
- Board certification in Pediatric Pharmacy (BCPPS), preferred.
- Minimum 4 years of pediatric pharmacy experience with strong clinical knowledge across disease states.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to convey complex information clearly in virtual settings.
- Proficient in telehealth platforms, EHR systems, and online collaboration tools.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail and remote documentation accuracy.
- Proven ability to work independently, manage caseloads, and meet productivity goals.
- Skilled in influencing and engaging patients and providers through effective, empathetic communication.
- This position is open to U.S. citizens who are legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.
WHAT WE PROVIDE:
- Competitive base salary.
- 100% remote work environment with semi-flexible schedules.
- Generous Company PTO days and 8 paid holidays.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and other ancillary benefit offerings.
- Company provided laptop and other necessary equipment.
Perfecting Peds provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Perfecting Peds will provide reasonable accommodation(s) for qualified individuals with disabilities.
The Salary range for this role is $140,000-$150,000 USD.
